CMW Best Bets: May 5th (The WAYO, Dirty Frigs, and DJ Bambii)

The Toronto Women In Music Showcase will have the Garrison going up on a Tuesday.

Dirty Frigs

Life is all about prioritizing, and with over 1000 bands showcasing at 50+ venues, Canadian Music Week is an exercise in time management. To make your life a little bit easier, we’re cherry-picking some of the best sets of the festival every day and giving you a heads up on what you can’t miss.

Here’s our pick for Tuesday night. Check out our CMW Survival Guide for more pro-tips on how to get the most out of your wristband.

There’s one place you need to be tonight: the Toronto Women In Music Showcase will have the Garrison going up on a Tuesday. Join some of the most talented people in the city for a night of folk, electronic, grungy psych-pop, and smooth-ass R&B, followed by a double-header dance party. The whole night is going to be a smash, but here are three of our can’t-miss sets from the evening.

The WAYO

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The WAYO @ The Garrison, 9:45PM (Details)

The WAYO are a recent discovery for us, but their aforementioned smooth-ass R&B has made them a fast-favourite in the Complex Canada office. Charlotte Day Wilson’s vocals float freely overtop of the dextrous grooves constructed by her band, capable of putting listeners into a dreamlike state. This RBMA Bass Camp alumnus is destined for a big year, and you can find out why tonight at the Garrison.

Dirty Frigs

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Dirty Frigs @ The Garrison, 11:15 PM (Details)

The ragged, psychedelic grunge pop of Dirty Frigs should take things up a notch. Lead by vocalist Bri Salmela, the Frigs provide a distortion-bathed soundtrack perfect for a sweaty night of fist-pumping and poor decisions. With just one EP (on Toronto-based imprint Heretical Objects Cooperative) under their collective belt, Dirty Frigs are just getting started. Get dirty, get friggy, and do both simultaneously tonight at the Garrison if that pleases you.

DJ Bambii

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